Event date: October 7-10, 2013
National Harbor, Maryland, USA
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced it will present 10 highly interactive pre-conference workshops at TIA 2013: The Future of the Network. The conference will bring top executives, thought leaders, technologists and policymakers to Washington, D.C. on October 7-10 to address the most critical issues facing the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
The workshops, which will take place on the afternoon of October 7 and the morning of October 8, will offer in-depth discussion of the most timely and controversial ICT topics – including cybersecurity, software-defined networking, M2M, video streaming, cloud and data center optimization, FirstNet/public safety, supply chain management, product quality, the role of media on the network, Carrier Ethernet 2.0 and data center optimization. The topics will be explored through interactive presentations and roundtables, with heavy participation from attendees, and will feature executives from AT&T, Comcast, Dell, Facebook, Intel, Verizon, and more.
TIA 2013 will address a turbulent time in an industry facing unprecedented demand and disruption. The event will feature in-depth discussions and keynote presentations from acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn, members of Congress and top executives from ICT companies. These leaders and executives will provide action-oriented guidance for companies trying to navigate the insatiable demand for networked devices, manage the looming spectrum crunch, keep up with fast-moving innovation cycles and adapt to new trends and challenges that lie ahead.
For a full schedule of events, visit tia2013.org.